Cost of living in Corrientes, Argentina vs Abbotsford, Canada

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Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in Corrientes (Argentina) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $901 (C$13) | C$20 | - 37% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $624 (C$9) | C$10 | - 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $189 (C$2.65) | C$5.78 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $105 (C$1.48) | C$1.98 | - 26% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $199 (C$2.79) | C$4.18 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $151 (C$2.13) | C$3.04 | - 30% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $386 (C$5.43) | C$10 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $146 (C$2.05) | C$4.24 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $70 (C$0.99) | C$3.76 | - 74% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $103 (C$1.44) | C$3.41 | - 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $325 (C$4.57) | C$19 | - 76% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $202 (C$2.84) | C$2.48 | + 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $61 (C$0.85) | C$1.93 | - 56% | |
Housing | - 61% | |||
Housing in Corrientes (Argentina) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $42,129 (C$592) | C$2,136 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $25,486 (C$358) | C$1,241 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $6,730 (C$95) | C$133 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $29,378 (C$413) | C$1,120 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $18,903 (C$266) | C$806 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $5,304 (C$75) | C$66 | + 12% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,526 (C$21) | C$54 | - 60% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $35,734 (C$502) | C$311 | + 61% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $16,094 (C$226) | C$97 | + 134% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $446 (C$6) | C$10 | - 38% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $501 (C$7) | C$25 | - 72% | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in Corrientes (Argentina) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $4,854 (C$68) | C$60 | + 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,936 (C$41) | C$39 | + 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,544 (C$106) | C$98 | + 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $6,027 (C$85) | C$117 | - 28% | |
Transportation | - 23% | |||
Transportation in Corrientes (Argentina) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,249,580 (C$31,616) | C$22,942 | + 38% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $79 (C$1.10) | C$1.39 | - 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,513 (C$35) | C$67 | - 47% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $783 (C$11) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 42% | |||
Personal Care in Corrientes (Argentina) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $330 (C$4.64) | C$8 | - 44% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $623 (C$9) | C$22 | - 60% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,778 (C$25) | C$77 | - 68% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $285 (C$4.01) | C$6 | - 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $245 (C$3.45) | C$3.85 | - 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $249 (C$3.50) | C$4.28 | - 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $163 (C$2.29) | C$3.11 | - 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $182 (C$2.56) | C$2.46 | + 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $539 (C$8) | C$20 | - 62% | |
Entertainment | - 48% | |||
Entertainment in Corrientes (Argentina) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,486 (C$21) | C$52 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $729 (C$10) | C$26 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,732 (C$38) | C$117 | - 67% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,667 (C$37) | C$96 | - 61% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $483 (C$7) | C$9 | - 27% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $161 (C$2.26) | C$5.42 | - 58% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $180 (C$2.53) | C$7 | - 62% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $55,348 (C$778) | C$647 | + 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $26 (C$0.36) | C$0.83 | - 56% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,236 (C$31) | C$35 | - 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $199 (C$2.80) | C$11 | - 74% | |
TOTAL | - 43% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Corrientes (Argentina) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,900 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,372 (ARS $239,899) in Corrientes.
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